On an otherwise calm Father’s Day at Dodger Stadium, Reggie Smith became enraged after being hit on the right ankle by a pitch thrown by Chicago’s Rick Reuschel in the third inning.

So Smith hobbled to the mound like a wounded crab and threw a round-house right at the pitcher. Smith said he landed; Reuschel said he didn’t. Anyway, it triggered a wild brawl in which Smith, Cubs Manager Herman Franks, catcher George Mitterwald and Reuschel were ejected.

The Dodgers’ Don Sutton, who allowed only four hits in pitching a 3-1 victory, said he was changing sweatshirts at the time in the clubhouse and didn’t see the fracas involving both teams. …

These three photos by staff photographer Steve Fontanini appeared in the July 20, 1977, edition of the Los Angeles Times.

June 19, 1977: The Dodgers’ Reggie Smith (No. 8) still tries to get Cubs pitcher Rick Reuschel (No. 48) after punching Reuschel in the third inning of a game at Dodger Stadium. Credit: Steve Fontanini / Los Angeles Times

July 19, 1977: Chicago Cubs catcher George Mitterwald grabs the Dodgers’ Reggie Smith, who can be seen on top of Cubs pitcher Rick Reuschel. Umpire Ed Sudol is at left. Credit: Steve Fontanini / Los Angeles Times